Wake County Government Hiring for Department Talent Acquisition Consultant – locally remote at Raleigh, NC Full Time

Wake is reinventing its Talent Acquisition program, and we’re looking for an innovative, creative and inclusive Department Talent Acquisition Consultant to join our team! At Wake County, we’re not afraid to rethink problems and find innovative solutions that fit the today’s dynamic workplace. It starts with a different approach and a desire to make things better. We put action behind our words and are not afraid to stumble here and there in order to succeed.

If you are seeking an opportunity to be part of a knowledgeable, passionate, and fun team, then this career opportunity is for you. In collaborative partnership with amazing county leadership and HR professionals, the Department Talent Acquisition Consultant serves as a talent acquisition expert and business partner, advising on and carrying out strategic recruiting and marketing initiatives to fill critical medical and human service positions throughout our Health and Human Services Department.

The day-to-day:
Embody the “Wake is Great” mindset to support the integration of Wake County Government as an employer of choice

Build talent pipelines via various sourcing methods and research new and innovative opportunities to recruit the best and brightest to join #TeamWake

Partner with hiring managers and use our applicant tracking system to revise and post job vacancies; create or edit applicant screening questions; monitor and maintain position open and close dates; review resumes and refer applicants; review and approve hiring requests

Understand and integrate relevant compliance requirements and laws to reduce risks for departments and Wake County

Share knowledge through training and partnership

About Our Team

Through strategic partnership with County leadership, the Human Resources Department provides collaborative, innovative human resource programs and services that are customer-driven and results-oriented. With 54 full-time employees and an annual operating and benefits budget of $52 million, the Human Resources Department manages a variety of services, including: Benefits Administration; Employee Wellness; Recruitment, Classification and Compensation; Employee Relations and Staff Development; Payroll; and HR Systems. The National Association of Counties (NACo) has consistently recognized Wake County’s Human Resources Department for excellence in employee wellness, technology and talent acquisition. By continually seeking and implementing innovative approaches that are widely recognized as industry models, Wake County’s HR department positioned the County for national recognition as the Healthiest Employer of the Triangle and 2nd Healthiest Workplace in America for 2018. Visit our Careers page for additional information. Visit our Benefits page for additional information regarding Wake County benefits.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field

Two years of experience in human resources administration

Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

Experience with various applicant tracking systems

Experience sourcing and creating quality applicant pipelines for a variety of job titles within the medical or human services field

A minimum of 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, position marketing and candidate sourcing

Because we know the ideal candidate may break the mold, equivalent education or experience is accepted

How Will We Know You’re ‘The One’?

Passion for building strong and collaborative relationships and sharing expertise to maximize the team’s contribution

Willingness to learn new things, try new things, and openness to other’s opinions and ideas

Creative ideas and excitement for new strategies and initiatives within Talent Acquisition

Desire to be part of a solution, always seeking to make things better

And of course, technological savvy to use different systems and software to get the job done

About This Position

Location: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30-5:15pm

Hiring Range: $52,385-$70,721

Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled